Senior Officer - Safety

RPG Group; Hisar; On-site; INR 4,528,985 - 6,340,579; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC company in India is seeking a Safety Engineer to maintain the EHS management system and promote safety culture on-site. The role requires ensuring compliance with corporate and legal EHS standards, conducting audits, and delivering training. Candidates should have a B.Tech in Industrial Safety, NEBOSH certification, and 10-20 years of relevant experience. The position involves frequent travel and demands strong communication and incident management skills.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of experience is required for a Country/Corporate/BU head position.
• Ability to articulate and manage expectations in pressured conversations.
• Experience with creating and implementing Emergency Plans.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining EHS management system and culture.
• Conduct compliance checks for EHS requirements.
• Deliver effective training sessions on safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHAS 18001

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Risk Assessment Techniques

Incident Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Computer Skills

Education

B.Tech in Industrial Safety

NEBOSH Certification

Environmental Diploma / M.Tech (Desirable)

Job description

Bout RPG Enterprises

Mumbai head‑quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyres, IT, Healthcare, Energy, and Plantation to name a few. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover of $4 billion.

About KEC International

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables. Our robust and integrated capabilities span the entire EPC value chain from concept to commissioning. We have successfully executed complex projects across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and conditions, aided by robust engineering, procurement, execution and project management capabilities.

Position Details

Job Title: Safety Engineer – Site
Job Code: M.SafetySite.SA
Grade: O2/O3
SBU: T&D India
Job Family: Environment, Health & Safety
Business: Transmission & Distribution
Location: Country Site
Date: March 2025

Job Duties

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining EHS management system and EHS culture.

Key Accountabilities

Planning & Implementation:

• Check compliance for Corporate/Legal/Project EHS requirements
• Conduct & prepare on site Emergency Plans, MMR, EHS MIS etc. as per Corporate EHS directives
• Support line management in implementing ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Create awareness of Environment, Occupational Health & Safety among all employees of the organization
• Assist the Site Manager in implementing the EHS policy in all site operations without compromise
• Visit predefined number of sites/units to ensure required corporate/legal/unit compliances
• Take suitable actions to close non‑compliances with active help of Project team

Supervising:

• Audit/inspect work areas and guide managers/employees to follow safe work practices to eliminate unsafe conditions and acts, protecting the environment and minimizing pollution
• Deliver training and review the effectiveness of the training conducted
• Advise on matters related to carrying out Project Safety Inspections

Dimensions

• People Management: Yes
• Staff Reporting: 5–20
• Financial Activities: Design whole‑year activities (visits, audits) as per allotted budget

Key Interactions

• Internal Customers: VP (EHS‑Head), Divisional Manager (Safety)
• External Customers: Clients, Vendors

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHAS 18001 & ISO 14001 (II)
• Risk Assessment Techniques (II)
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (II)

Personal Attributes

• Assertiveness: Ability to articulate and hold own in pressured conversations, managing expectations and working under pressure (III)
• Oral and Written Communication: Ability and professionalism to communicate clear, concise, credible information (III)
• Adaptability: Ability to maintain good performance under pressure and manage last‑minute changes (II)
• Crucial attributes: Always try to do the right thing; Honest and straightforward about one’s own opinion

Essential Skills / Expertise Required

Computer Skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Delivery Focus: Plans timely to deliver as per schedule, ensures accuracy, anticipates roadblocks and fixes them.
• Cost & Profitability Focus: Plans timely to achieve targets within budget, seeks innovative ways to increase profitability.
• Cross‑Functional Team Work: Understands impact on other departments, treats other departments as internal customers, interacts regularly.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes ownership, does not pass the buck, ensures delivery of responsibilities.

Job Specifications

Experience Required: 10–20 years for Country/Corporate/BU head position

Special Requirements

• Travel: Very frequent (>50%)
• Qualification: B.Tech in Industrial Safety; NEBOSH (Middle East Region)
• Desirable Qualification: Environmental Diploma / M.Tech

Proficiency Level Definition

• IV (Mastery) – Role model and inspiration for others.
• III (Advanced) – Can develop and train others on capabilities.
• II (Proficient) – Has superior understanding through practice.
• I (Basic) – Fundamental understanding and can explain to others.